The revolutionising potential of medical AI | Letters

Readers respond to news that Theresa May has promised millions towards artificial intelligence that could help fight cancer and other diseasesThe news that Theresa May has urged the NHS and technology companies to adopt artificial intelligence techniques in order to diagnose diseases such as cancer is extremely positive for both the healthcare community and for patients (May to promise millions for AI tools to help fight cancer, 21 May).But to usher in an age of AI, there are several obstacles that must first be overcome. Beyond the prime minister encouraging greater adoption, increased investment into how AI can safely and successfully augment healthcare and research is needed. Far greater collaboration across different disciplines and geographies is also needed to fully realise AI ’s potential.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Artificial intelligence (AI) NHS Cancer Theresa May Medical research Computing Consciousness Technology Health Society Doctors Nursing Science Biology Source Type: news